Stanford University School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
1.00% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Stanford University School of Medicine is 1.00% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 8,998 people applied and 90 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Stanford School of Medicine is 5.94%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, Stanford School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.02%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in California, Stanford School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 1.74%.
Stanford University School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Stanford University School of Medicine
1.00%
5.94%
8,998
90
All Medical Schools
4.02%
13.66%
945,685
22,779
Public
5.04%
16.03%
477,511
14,110
Private
2.45%
9.97%
468,174
8,669
California Medical Schools
1.74%
7.43%
96,378
1,583
Public
1.63%
6.60%
51,337
843
Private
1.83%
8.14%
45,041
740
Stanford University School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Stanford School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 46 to 53 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 33 to 67.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 50 to 48 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 37 to 63 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
California Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
8,998
4,148
4,742
2,933 (32.6%)
6,065 (67.4%)
Matriculants
90
45
43
33 (36.7%)
57 (63.3%)
Acceptance Rate
1.00%
1.08%
0.91%
1.13%
0.94%
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Stanford University School of Medicine is 519 and the average GPA is 3.92 over 90 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Stanford School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT Scores
GPA
Stanford University School of Medicine
519
3.92
All Medical Schools
513
3.84
Public
512
3.84
Private
514
3.84
California Medical Schools
514
3.82
Public
514
3.79
Private
515
3.86
Stanford University School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Stanford School of Medicine.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
519
3.89
-
2023
0
0.00
-
2024
518
3.89
-
2025
519
3.92
3.92
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is October 2, 2025. To apply to Stanford University School of Medicine, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to Stanford School of Medicine's application system by October 23, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at Stanford School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Stanford University School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
